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"My biggest fear was remaining childless"

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Among the many issues that many discordant couples face, the most poignant one is the fear of infecting the healthy partner in their quest to conceive. Two families share their journey with us.

A rather painful moment for any couple is the discovery that one or both of them have contracted HIV, especially when it comes as a big surprise to one or both partners. Not only is trust sometimes irrevocably broken but also their health is at risk.

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